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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | Tyler Ennis |
| SG | Chris Paul |
| SF | Will Barton |
| PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| C | Boban Marjanovic |
| G | Russell Westbrook |
| F | Greg Monroe |
| Util | Dwight Powell |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 282.53 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $11,700 | 63.93 | 5.46 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 53.40 | 5.56 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 45.68 | 5.13 |
| John Wall | WAS | $8,700 | 44.34 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,800 | 23.08 | 6.07 |
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $4,700 | 26.74 | 5.69 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,100 | 28.53 | 5.59 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 53.40 | 5.56 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 53.40 | 5.56 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,600 | 45.77 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 45.68 | 5.13 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 43.18 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ennis | LAL | $3,800 | 23.08 | 6.07 |
| Eric Gordon | HOU | $6,800 | 38.76 | 5.70 |
| J.J. Barea | DAL | $5,100 | 28.53 | 5.59 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $9,600 | 53.40 | 5.56 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 57.12 | 5.05 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 51.09 | 4.82 |
| Kevin Durant | GS | $9,700 | 45.41 | 4.68 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,400 | 43.18 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $5,100 | 27.40 | 5.37 |
| Will Barton | DEN | $6,500 | 34.73 | 5.34 |
| Allen Crabbe | BKN | $4,400 | 23.17 | 5.27 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 33.73 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | CLE | $11,300 | 57.12 | 5.05 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,500 | 54.96 | 5.23 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 51.09 | 4.82 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,900 | 48.46 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,500 | 25.99 | 5.78 |
| Trey Lyles | DEN | $5,100 | 27.40 | 5.37 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,100 | 26.93 | 5.28 |
| T.J. Warren | PHO | $6,400 | 33.73 | 5.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | NOP | $10,500 | 54.96 | 5.23 |
| Anthony Davis | NOP | $9,900 | 48.46 | 4.89 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,400 | 47.91 | 5.10 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $9,000 | 45.58 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boban Marjanovic | DET | $3,000 | 20.94 | 6.98 |
| Greg Monroe | PHO | $4,500 | 25.99 | 5.78 |
| Hassan Whiteside | MIA | $6,600 | 36.41 | 5.52 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | DAL | $5,100 | 26.93 | 5.28 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.